Domesticate
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British pronunciation/dəmˈɛstɪkˌeɪt/
American pronunciation/dəˈmɛstəˌkeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "domesticate"

to domesticate
01

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

Transitive: to domesticate a wild animal or plant
to domesticate definition and meaning
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Farmers have domesticated pigs, selecting traits for docility and suitability for farming.
Ancient civilizations domesticated plants like wheat and rice, transforming them into staple crops for agriculture.
Cats were domesticated in ancient Egypt to control pests in grain stores.
02

to encourage someone to enjoy and become skilled in managing household responsibilities and activities

Transitive: to domesticate sb
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She tried to domesticate her partner by teaching him how to cook and clean.
Marriage seemed to domesticate him, as he started spending weekends gardening.
She jokingly said that having a pet was her first step in domesticating herself.
03

adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

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domest

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domestic

Noun

domesticate

Verb

domesticated

Adjective

domesticated

Adjective

domestication

Noun

domestication

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